Richard Priday
Richard is a writer based in London, covering news, reviews, how-tos and buying guides for mobile devices like smartphones, tablets and laptops, as well as other topics like gaming and audio.
He has an impractically large collection of devices, gathered over his five years in tech journalism. Using this broad stock of gadgets, he can compare and contrast a new product's features with similar devices', and figure out if something's a new class leader, or if a different gadget can do what it does better.
While he enjoys writing about the latest iPhones and Samsung Galaxys, he's also an advocate of buying cheaper, refurbished and second-hand devices. He hopes that he can help gadget buyers to cut through the hype around new products, and upgrade to something that suits their needs and budget every time, whether it's brand new or pre-owned.
Richard has an M.A. in Magazine Journalism from the University of Sheffield's world-renowned Department of Journalism Studies, and has also written for WIRED U.K., The Register and Creative Bloq. Aside from mobile devices, he also has a great appreciation for specialty coffee, and is never seen in the office without his Aeropress close at hand.
Latest articles by Richard Priday
iPhone 16 Pro just tipped for huge Face ID upgrade
By Richard Priday last updated
A 'metalens' could be added to the iPhone 16 Pro's Face ID system, replacing the existing lenses with a slimmer and lighter alternative.
I just spent 24 hours with Gemini Live — here’s the pros and cons
By Richard Priday published
After 24 hours of using Gemini Live, the interactions themselves impressed me, even if the content still suffers from some familiar AI issues.
iPhone 16 Pro Max leak just revealed advantage over Galaxy S24 Ultra and Pixel 9 Pro XL
By Richard Priday last updated
The screen borders of the iPhone 16 Pro Max are shown to be impressively thin in a leaked engineering image.
iPhone 16 September event invitation leaks [Update: Source confirms it's fake]
By Richard Priday last updated
An alleged invitation for an Apple event on September 10 has been shared on X, hinting at the iPhone 16 and some rumored changes.
The new AirPods 4 is reportedly coming soon in two versions — here's the upgrades
By Richard Priday last updated
A new report claims the AirPods 4 could come in two versions, and launch this September as previously rumored.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra could fix this Galaxy S24 Ultra issue
By Richard Priday published
Although the Galaxy S25 Ultra may be skinnier than the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung may equip the new model with a larger display.
Google Pixel 9 Pro could be in short supply at launch — and this color could be especially hard to get
By Richard Priday published
The Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro Fold could take some time to arrive if you place a pre-order now, but the standard and Pro XL model seem easier to get.
Google may have to give up Chrome, Android and AI data because of monopoly ruling
By Richard Priday last updated
The U.S. Department of Justice is discussing some big potential solutions to the Google antitrust suit, including making Google give away big parts of its business or open them up to competitors.
Google Pixel 9 AI — 11 features you need to know
By Richard Priday published
Google has given the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL and Pixel 9 Pro Fold a whole bunch of new AI powers.
Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Google Pixel 8 Pro — all the biggest upgrades
By Tom Pritchard last updated
Here's everything you need to know about the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Pixel 9 Pro XL — and how they compare to last year's Pixel 8 Pro.
Google Circle to Search could soon help you learn about your files and identify songs
By Richard Priday published
While we wait for the Pixel 9 series to arrive, we can instead focus on some upcoming Circle to Search upgrades found in recent app teardowns.
iOS 18 finally lets you record videos with background music — here’s how to do it
By Richard Priday published
Now that iOS 18 allows you to continue playing music while in the Camera app's video mode, you can easily record clips on your iPhone while adding background music in real-time.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold cameras just leaked — and they're underwhelming
By Richard Priday published
Going by its appearance in a camera app database, the Pixel 9 Pro Fold cameras may not receive any big upgrades compared to the Pixel Fold from last year.
Forget iPhone 17 Slim — leaker says it will be the first ever iPhone Air
By Richard Priday last updated
Apple's well-established Air products would be the perfect home for the alleged iPhone 17 Slim, as YouTuber Jon Prosser argues.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is at its best with an S Pen — but here's why I'm still disappointed
By Richard Priday published
The S Pen and Galaxy Z Fold 6 are an ideal pairing, even though Samsung still hasn't fixed the issues that have been affecting the stylus/foldable duo for years.
I put the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs. Galaxy S24 Ultra through a 7-round face-off — this is Samsung’s ultimate phone
By Richard Priday published
Samsung's regular flagship phone and foldable flagship phone for 2024 have now launched, so it's time to see if which of the Galaxy S24 Ultra or Galaxy Z Fold 6 is the best of all.
iPhone 16 leaked photo reveals 5 color options together for the first time
By Richard Priday published
A new image of several iPhone 16 dummy units reveals five different color options, although a couple of rumored options aren't shown.
The best fight sticks in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
With the help of our best fight stick picks, you'll be able to battle your way to the top arcade-style no matter your budget or platform of choice.
Apple Intelligence won't be complete until 2025 — but one Siri upgrade will arrive before then
By Richard Priday published
Soon Siri will get to know you more personally
Pixel 9 Pro XL hands-on video just revealed Google's next flagship — here's what it shows
By Richard Priday published
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leaks again, this time in a hands-on video with an engineering sample which shows off the apparent final design.
I put the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 vs OnePlus Open through a 7-round face-off — here’s the winner
By Richard Priday published
The two top foldables battle it out in this face-off to see if the OnePlus Open remains the best foldable around, or if Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 has managed to steal the win.
You can now customize your iPhone’s Control Center in iOS 18 — here’s how to do it
By Richard Priday published
iPhone Control Center customization is one of the biggest changes in iOS 18, so let us take you through the menu's new look, and how you can alter it to your liking.
Fortnite banned from Samsung phones due to sideloading restrictions — but Epic Games has a solution
By Richard Priday published
Epic Games is both announcing the eventual arrival of its own iOS and Android app store, and that it's leaving the Galaxy Store due to Samsung blocking sideloading.
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold display specs leaked — and some big upgrades are coming
By Richard Priday published
Look out for several differences between the displays on the upcoming Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and those of the old Pixel Fold — but also some similarities with Samsung and OnePlus foldables.
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